Chevrolet Spark Recalls

The Chevrolet Spark has 11 recalls covering the 2013–2019 model years, with the most serious being a front suspension defect on certain 2014 models where lower control arm bolts may not be tightened to spec, allowing the control arm to separate from the steering knuckle and causing sudden loss of steering.

The 2019 model year has a recall where the airbag control module may have been left in manufacturing mode, preventing both front airbags from deploying in a crash. On 2016–2017 models, the front passenger airbag can injure an unbelted child seated in the front passenger seat during deployment. The 2014–2016 model years have a separate restraint system issue where a faulty ignition switch signal can prevent front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from firing in a crash, leaving both the driver and front passenger without full protection. On 2013 models, a weld defect in the passenger-side airbag inflator can cause that airbag to fail to deploy entirely.

The 2013–2015 model years have a hood latch recall where the secondary latch corrodes at its pivot point, leaving it stuck out of position. If the primary latch is also not engaged, the hood can fly open while driving and block the driver's view. There is also a radio software issue on 2013–2015 models equipped with the Bring Your Own Media radio, where the system can fail to sound the seatbelt reminder chime or the key-in-ignition warning. On 2014–2015 models with the base radio and OnStar, a software fault can lock up the radio entirely, blanking the display and silencing all audio, which also disables the key-in-ignition chime and raises the risk of theft.